Pikmin 2

Why recommended

• Core gameplay revolves around commanding different types of imp-like minions with unique abilities to overcome obstacles and engage in combat, mirroring Pikmin's strategic unit management.
• Criteria — Features both strategic army deployment for objectives and direct action combat as the Overlord, blending Strategy and Action elements effectively.
• The satisfaction of leading your horde to gather loot, destroy structures, and conquer territories provides a similar sense of progression and chaotic fun to collecting treasures in Pikmin.

Why recommended

• Features intense, top-down (or third-person) action combat against waves of alien creatures, requiring strategic use of different weapon types and abilities to survive.
• Criteria — Emphasizes both strategic planning for mission objectives and intense, reflex-driven action combat, with a strong focus on cooperative Multiplayer gameplay.
• Players must manage resources (stratagems), coordinate movements, and prioritize targets, evoking a similar sense of tactical decision-making under pressure as in Pikmin 2's boss battles.

Why recommended

• Combat system is built around simultaneously controlling your character and a 'Legion' partner, requiring strategic positioning and ability usage for effective crowd control and boss damage.
• Criteria — A high-octane Action game that deeply integrates strategic command of your Legion, blending both elements seamlessly, and is primarily a Singleplayer experience.
• Exploration involves using different Legion types to solve environmental puzzles and uncover secrets, reminiscent of using specific Pikmin to clear paths or retrieve items.

Why recommended

• Features creature collection and deployment in combat and resource gathering, where different 'Pals' have unique abilities and roles, akin to managing different Pikmin types.
• Criteria — Combines strategic base building and Pal management with active combat and exploration, fulfilling both Strategy and Action criteria, with strong Multiplayer options.
• The open world encourages exploration for new Pals and resources, creating a similar loop of discovery and expansion found in Pikmin's daily expeditions.